Anubis the Jackal 77 Posted December 14, 2006 Anyway, an important computer man has died. Surely you mean '...has cashed his chips?' TAXI! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olveres 8 Posted December 14, 2006 Anyway, an important computer man has died. Surely you mean '...has cashed his chips?' TAXI! Hadn't he kept his anti-virus up to date??? Thank you very much, I'm here all week Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Magere Hein 1,399 Posted December 15, 2006 Dutch singer, entertainer and TV presenter Robert Long dies from cancer at 63. I don't expect English language news sources will pick this up, so here's a Dutch one. regards, Hein Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,616 Posted December 15, 2006 Jessie Gilbert; suicidal young chess star got a fleeting mention here. The above link is to the news story about her dad being acquitted of raping her. So she just got the idea of telling a few people he had and then topping herself to add a little gravitas to the lies eh? Oh, those wacky chess stars, put the rest of us in the shade with their antics they do! oohhh.....as a chess player , this is one I could go to town about . I never met Jessie , but I've read a few bits and bobs (that wont have made the national press) For what its worth , in my (uninformed ) opinion ..... 1. Chess players are very unstable 2.Good chess players are TOTALLY unstable 3. Rape allegations are VERY difficult to prove 4. If the person alleging the rape is no longer alive , it is VERY , VERY difficult to prove 5. The verdict in this particular case was easy to predict . 6. You have to feel immense sympathy for Jessie...so sad...whatever the circumstances . I accept all of the above but her mother is in the press today saying she believed her. Hmmm! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DevonDeathTrip 2,357 Posted December 15, 2006 Distinguished journalist Frank Johnson, former editor of The Spectator, has died aged 63 after battling cancer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CarolAnn 926 Posted December 16, 2006 I don't know how famous this guy is outside the States, so I'm putting him here. Richard Carlson, author of Don't Sweat the Small Stuff, died 12/14 at the age of 45. Six days before I turn 41. Sheesh. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vinegar Tits 605 Posted December 16, 2006 Distinguished journalist Frank Johnson, former editor of The Spectator, has died aged 63 after battling cancer. Ooh, I've worked with him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canadian Paul 97 Posted December 16, 2006 1996 World Food Bank prize recipient Henry Beachell is dead. Picked by Never Came To Maryport for the CPDP, but as there is not a single online news obit for him thusfar, even this theme team pick is yet to be worth points. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest the celebrity killer Posted December 17, 2006 How about this woman? ? What woman? lets get real here there are plenty of celebs just itching to kill themselves, to name just a few Kerry Katono the iceland druggie - Kate Moss - Pete Doherty all are gagging to meet with Paula Yates in the drug hell catagory so lets not be too hasty as to look for poor murder victims nothing like a good self inflicted drug death to keep us occupied!! By the way I have a nasty habit of seeing celebs just before they kick the bucket. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,531 Posted December 18, 2006 Denis Payton Saxophonist, guitarist and harmonica player and founder member for 60s band The Dave Clark Five has died at the age of 63 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DevonDeathTrip 2,357 Posted December 18, 2006 South African musician, singer, songwriter, playwright and producer Taliep Petersen, 56 has been murdered to death. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Godot 149 Posted December 18, 2006 South African musician, singer, songwriter, playwright and producer Taliep Petersen, 56 has been murdered to death. Is there any other state to which it is possible to be murdered? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DevonDeathTrip 2,357 Posted December 18, 2006 South African musician, singer, songwriter, playwright and producer Taliep Petersen, 56 has been murdered to death. Is there any other state to which it is possible to be murdered? Just steer clear of Florida and you'll be fine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M.Lawrenson 11 Posted December 19, 2006 Denis Payton Saxophonist, guitarist and harmonica player and founder member for 60s band The Dave Clark Five has died at the age of 63 He certainly won't be Glad All Over about being in Bits And Pieces. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Octopus of Odstock 2,180 Posted December 19, 2006 Italian footballers seem to be drowning in waves (pun very much intended, I'll get me coat) right now. Not only did these two Juventus youth team players perish, but so too has current San Marino international, Federico Crescentini, whilst on holiday. Not only that, all on the same day too! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rotten Ali 600 Posted December 19, 2006 Epidemiologist Richard K. Root munched by a crocodile. Can't say I've ever heard of him, but I'd say he maxes out on style points for that one. According to this ... "Root was in the lead dugout with the tour guide when a crocodile leaped out of the river, grabbed the UW physician and disappeared back under the water. Root was not seen again." Hmmm, sounds dubious. Since when do crocodiles leap, and there was no evidence of any clothing or equipment being recovered? If I were the Limpopo River DA I'd be having words with "new" wife Rita O'Boyle. I reckon she stabbed him, had the guides bury the corpse, and paid them off. Saw something just like it on an episode of Poirot. So Mr Dan Root - is there something pertinent you wanted to add? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VSBfromH 74 Posted December 21, 2006 Ricardo da Costa Oliveira, the First Brazilian player in the Macedonian league, has died of a heart attack aged 30: http://football.guardian.co.uk/breakingnew...6295161,00.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted December 22, 2006 Ricardo da Costa Oliveira, the First Brazilian player in the Macedonian league, has died of a heart attack aged 30: http://football.guardian.co.uk/breakingnew...6295161,00.html not many household names have died lately have they Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VSBfromH 74 Posted December 22, 2006 Santa dies at children's party in Dundee: http://uk.news.yahoo.com/22122006/356/sant...en-s-party.html "One wee kid said 'how are we going to get our presents next week if Father Christmas is ill?*' - they didn't understand what had happened." * Try your best "wee scawtish kid" accent when saying this in your head, it's funnier! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted December 22, 2006 Santa dies at children's party in Dundee: http://uk.news.yahoo.com/22122006/356/sant...en-s-party.html "One wee kid said 'how are we going to get our presents next week if Father Christmas is ill?*' - they didn't understand what had happened." * Try your best "wee scawtish kid" accent when saying this in your head, it's funnier! I know its topical and everything,but with all due respect this hardly qualifies as a 'near miss' now does it ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,531 Posted December 23, 2006 Santa dies at children's party in Dundee: http://uk.news.yahoo.com/22122006/356/sant...en-s-party.html "One wee kid said 'how are we going to get our presents next week if Father Christmas is ill?*' - they didn't understand what had happened." * Try your best "wee scawtish kid" accent when saying this in your head, it's funnier! I know its topical and everything,but with all due respect this hardly qualifies as a 'near miss' now does it ! That's probably why it's in the "not really famous thread.." although Santa / Father Christmas can be argued as very famous Although as it's not the real santa / father christmas that's involved, it should be moved to the "interesting ways to die" thread Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Teddy 21 Posted December 25, 2006 Santa dies at children's party in Dundee: http://uk.news.yahoo.com/22122006/356/sant...en-s-party.html "One wee kid said 'how are we going to get our presents next week if Father Christmas is ill?*' - they didn't understand what had happened." * Try your best "wee scawtish kid" accent when saying this in your head, it's funnier! What really happened was the kids stole all the presents whilst 'Santa' was getting mouth to mouth, and realy meant 'where are the rest of the presents coming from?' Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Magere Hein 1,399 Posted December 25, 2006 [...]whilst 'Santa' was getting mouth to mouth[...] Now there's an image I didn't need. regards, Hein Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VSBfromH 74 Posted December 26, 2006 Dutch Mason, the"Prime Minister of Blues" has died aged 68: http://www.therecord.com/NASApp/cs/Content...l=1024322319351 I have to confess that I had never heard of him until a few months ago when I saw a documentary about him. He was a very entertaining fellow! If anyone wants to transfer him to the "Near Misses" thread, I for one will have no objection. http://www.dutchmason.com/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Real Madron 6 Posted December 26, 2006 Santa dies at children's party in Dundee: http://uk.news.yahoo.com/22122006/356/sant...en-s-party.html "One wee kid said 'how are we going to get our presents next week if Father Christmas is ill?*' - they didn't understand what had happened." * Try your best "wee scawtish kid" accent when saying this in your head, it's funnier! i tried but i sounded more like Borat Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
